Career Opportunity: Structural Engineer
Outrival HR Solutions & Consultancies is a leading HR Consulting Firm in Kenya, serving East African Firms. Our aim is to deliver great value to all our clients by making the Human Resources Processes manageable and productive.
One of our clients, Christian Based Organisation, based in Nakuru is looking for a Structural Engineer.
The Structural Engineer will be concerned with designing and constructing buildings & structures as well as responsible for analyzing and designing the structural support systems for the buildings.
One will be expected to create the plan necessary to ensure the buildings withstands the test of time as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently
- Managing projects from inception through to completion
- The preparation of reports, specifications, designs and drawings, briefing documents, feasibility studies, and options appraisals
- The consideration of the strength of various materials, e.g. timber, concrete, steel, and brick, to evaluate how their inclusion may necessitate a change in structural design
- Liaison with other designers, including architects, to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic concept of the construction
- Liaison with construction contractors to ensure that newly erected buildings are structurally sound.
- Producing calculation packs for planning and/or building regulations approval
- Working with subcontractors to ensure the timely preparation, Risk Assessment Method Statements,
- Inspection and Test Plans, Permits, Consents etc for the works and that these are implemented.
- Apply expert knowledge of the forces and their subsequent effect on various structures
- Liaison with the Site Foreman to ensure the adherence to safe methods of work.
Skills, Experience & Competencies
- 10+ years’ experience in the industry and a member of Institute of Engineers in Kenya.
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (civil or structural preferred) or construction management field.
- Good problem-solving skills
- Extremely strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- The ability to work effectively and efficiently within a team
- The ability to liaise well with professionals from other disciplines
- Excellent knowledge of relevant software(s)
- A keen interest in the design and structure of buildings
- In depth building construction knowledge
- An analytical and detailed approach to work
- A creative innovator with a technical approach to projects and tasks
- Unquestionable integrity and good moral standing.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of the principles of Building Information Modelling (BIM)
How to Apply
Interested applicants with the requisite skills and qualifications are requested to submit their applications attaching a CV, Copies of Certificates, and references to recruitment@outrivalhr.com on or before the close of business, Friday, 31 March 2023.